GRATIFICATION


Meaning of GRATIFICATION in English

ˌgrad.əfə̇ˈkāshən, -atə- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin gratification-, gratificatio, from gratificatus (past participle of gratificari to gratify) + -ion-, -io -ion

1.

a. : an act or instance of gratifying

b. : the state of being gratified

2. archaic : reward , recompense ; especially : gratuity

3. : a source of gratification : something that pleases

his success is a great gratification to me

4. obsolete : expression of gratification (as by prayer or worship)

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